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Sonnentag Family History

Sonnentag Surname Meaning

German: from an older form of Sonntag especially long-established in Swabia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sonnentag family from?

You can see how Sonnentag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnentag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnentag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sonnentag families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnentag's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sonnentag families in 1880.
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What did your Sonnentag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Felling Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonnentag. 100% of Sonnentag women worked as a Tailors Felling Hand.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Felling Hand
    100%

What Sonnentag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Sonnentag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnentag census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Sonnentag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Sonnentag. For the veterans among your Sonnentag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnentag lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnentag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sonnentag in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnentag ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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